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Assesses the benefits of performing retina surgery in ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) in the U.S. Reasons in considering an ASC; Provision of eye care to patients; Administration of anesthesia for eye surgery.

Minimizing patient inconvenience is a key theme of a new Lincolnshire, England surgery, designed by one of its GP, PMS partner Dr. Adam Paxton. Paxton said, "The waiting room is in the center, so patients aren't required to walk far.

Provides information on the development of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Possible obstacles in developing ASC; Discussion on anesthesia and pediatrics issues; Accreditation and other requirements; Details on labor and surgery supply costs.

Reports that in October, 1998, the last of the cases bought against surgical societies in the United States for teaching the use of the pedicle screw in spine surgery was dismissed. Circumstances surrounding the dismissal of the cases; Views of Shawn M. Collins, counsel to the North American...

Most of the growth in the outpatient surgery market continues to be in ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) and office-based surgery programs. â€¢ There is a leveling off of growth in some geographic areas, but overall national growth continues. â€¢ The final ASC payment system will shape...

The article reports on the efforts of the American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (AAASC) to develop a list of ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) by states and by congressional districts in the U.S.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new and revised Conditions for Coverage for surgery centers. â€¢ ASCs would be required to notify patients of their rights, including patients who don't understand English. â€¢ ASCs would be required to prevent, control, and...